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Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Rosetown, SK, Canada – Fire at high school contained by sprinkler system

A fire at Rosetown Central High School Monday evening has led to the cancellation of classes on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Mike Fedyk, coordinator of communications and marketing for Sun West School Division.

According to the division, a small fire broke out in a second‑floor classroom at approximately 5 p.m. Students and staff in the building at the time evacuated safely after the fire alarm was triggered, following standard school fire protocols.

“The school’s sprinkler system activated and contained the fire to the classroom where it started,” said Fedyk.  While fire damage was limited, adjacent areas experienced smoke damage, and water damage occurred in spaces beside and below the affected room.

Due to the damage, the school will remain closed on Tuesday to allow for cleanup and assessment. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and school officials said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

“All students and staff are safe, and we are grateful for the quick response of our emergency personnel,” Principal Craig Vanthyune said in the release sent to parents.

Parents with questions were advised to contact the Sun West School Division office.

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Joliet, IL – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Amazon warehouse

Just before 3:30 Monday afternoon, the Joliet Fire Department responded to the Amazon Warehouse at 4300 Brandon Rd for a report of a structure fire.

Company 3 arrived to find a large commercial warehouse filled with smoke, and the sprinkler system was activated. As crews entered, the fire was located deep inside the warehouse and beyond reach of the initial attack lines. The crews relocated to the south end of the building to make an interior attack on the fire.

Fire crews were challenged with zero viability, a heavy fire load, and material falling from the storage racks. With the sprinkler system keeping the fire in check, crews were able to work around the storage racks and begin attacking the fire. The roof was opened over the fire to increase visibility. Roof crews noted fire above the sprinklers that the attack crews could not see from the floor.

Mabas 10 responded with a large space ventilation truck to assist with smoke removal, allowing the attack crews to visualize the fire area more clearly. After the main body of fire was extinguished, crews worked isle by isle to remove product and extinguish any remaining spot fires.

The initial crews remained on the scene for over 5 hours, extinguishing hot spots and checking for extension. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for a shoulder injury. A crew of firefighters will remain on the scene overnight with the sprinkler system out of service to ensure there are no flare ups.

Fire crews from stations 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Georgetown, DE – Sprinkler system activated for balcony fire at apartment complex

Crews with the Georgetown Fire Company responded Monday afternoon to a fire alarm activation at an apartment complex on Light Street and found a small fire on a third-floor balcony.

Firefighters were dispatched at about 12:54 p.m. Jan. 5, to the 32000 block of Light Street in the Weston Willows community. The first responding units discovered a chair on fire on the balcony of a third-floor apartment, with the building’s sprinkler system activated, said Georgetown Fire Company.

Fire crews checked the area for if the fire spread and determined the flames did not reach inside the apartment.

The investigation is being handled by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Apartment Building, Residential

Bridgeport, CT – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

Ten people are displaced after a fire broke out at the 400 block of Washington Avenue in Bridgeport.

At around 5:30 p.m., the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire alarm.

Upon arrival, firefighters located heavy smoke conditions after the fire was extinguished in one unit by the sprinkler system.

Nine units were affected, displacing ten people.

There were no reported injuries.

The American Red Cross is working to help those who were displaced.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Franklin, TN – Sprinkler system controls fire at manufacturing facility; No injuries reported

The Franklin Fire Department (FFD) said crews extinguished a fire at a manufacturing facility Sunday afternoon.

FFD said firefighters responded to Superior Essex at 120 Southeast Parkway just after noon Sunday.

When they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the roof of the 320,000-square-foot industrial building that manufactures magnet wire, FFD said.

Battalion Chief Tyler Crews said the fire originated in machinery and was contained to the equipment and a three-story vent tower that extended to the roof.

“Crews said the fire was partially controlled with the help of the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system,” FFD said.

Several FFD crews were dispatched to the scene due to the size of the facility. FFD said two tower trucks, two ladder trucks, three engines, a rescue truck, an air truck, a battalion chief and two district captains responded to the fire along with the Franklin Police Department and Williamson Health EMS

FFD said responders were on scene for about two hours.

“Crews said power was restored to approximately half of the building, and a limited number of employees were permitted to return to work in the front portion of the facility,” FFD said.

No injuries were reported in the fire, and the cause has not been determined.

Other - Residential, Residential

Eugene, OR – Sprinkler system controls cooking fire

Eugene Springfield Fire responded Thursday to 3648 N. Delta Highway for a cooking fire that was controlled with a residential sprinkler system.

Officials say the resident was cooking and had a stovetop fire that spread up to the kitchen cabinets before being controlled by the sprinklers.

Fire crews on scene assured extinguishment, searched, salvaged belongings, and overhauled the scene to assure no spread.

“Ladder 11 from the Santa Clara station, Truck 1, Battalion 1 and the Fire Investigator are on scene,” the fire department said Thursday afternoon.

Residential, Residential High Rise

Santa Rosa, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire on 12th floor high-rise unit; No injuries reported

Several residents of a high-rise apartment building in Santa Rosa were displaced on New Year’s Eve after a fire broke out in one of the units, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.

Just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, firefighters responded to a fire at the Bethlehem Tower apartment building at 801 Tupper St.

Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from one unit on the 12th floor, prompting calls for more backup. A fire sprinkler had activated and helped contain the spread of the fire.

Ten fire engines and two fire trucks were on the scene. Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze using hose lines.

Residents from the 12th floor to the lower floors were evacuated and evaluated for medical complaints. No one was injured.

Several apartment units were impacted by water damage. The American Red Cross came to the scene to help displaced residents find temporary housing.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Westmont, IL – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at restaurant; No injuries reported

A fire that started in the kitchen of a Westmont restaurant Tuesday night spread to the roof due to grease, according to fire officials.

The blaze broke out around 4:30 p.m. at Belly Delhi, located at 653-657 Cass Ave. Fire crews got to the scene within three minutes and controlled the flames within 20 minutes, a news release said.

By 5:17 p.m., the fire had been put out completely. No one was hurt in the blaze.

The building’s sprinkler system helped control some of the blaze, which broke out at Belly Delhi Tuesday night.

Fire officials say a preliminary investigation suggests the fire started in the restaurant’s stove before extending through a grease chute and onto the roof of Belly Delhi.

In addition to fire crews from Downers Grove Darien, Clarendon HIlls, Hinsdale, Oak Brook and Tri-State, the DuPage County Health Department also responded to the fire.

“We want to thank all our neighboring fire departments for assisting with this call,” West Department Deputy Chief Tom Frank said in a statement.

Fire officials say an investigation is underway.

Other - Residential, Residential

Kelowna, BC, Canada – Fire extinguished by sprinkler system before fire crews arrived

The Kelowna Fire Department was called to the Samuel Place supportive housing building Tuesday afternoon for a minor fire.

The blaze was sparked shortly before 2 p.m. at 280 McIntosh Road, according to assistant fire chief Dennis Craig, and was contained to a single unit.

The building’s sprinkler system extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived and Craig says crews acted quickly to shut off the water to limit damage to the rest of the building.

A resident of the building tells Castanet residents of the floor where the fire occurred have spent the afternoon mopping out their rooms.

Craig says nobody was displaced due to water damage, but the unit where the fire occurred is uninhabitable for now. The people living there, however, have been moved to another unit within the same building.

Craig says the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but he recommends that anyone who receives electronics for Christmas with lithium-ion batteries, like e-bikes, should follow manufacturer advice when charging.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Asheville, NC – Electrical fire suppressed by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

An electrical fire was reported at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, Tuesday afternoon.

According to Biltmore officials, a small fire started this morning in a mechanical room at Biltmore Winery during scheduled electrical work. The fire happened before the Winery opened for the day to guests.

The Winery’s fire sprinkler system suppressed the fire until the Asheville Fire Department arrived on scene and fully extinguished it using fire extinguishers.

The Winery was evacuated, and no employees or guests were injured. One contractor was evaluated treated for a minor injury and was not transported.

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal will investigate.

There is no word on any damage at this time.

The Winery, including the Tasting Room, Shop, and Wine Bar, will be temporarily closed today, Dec. 30.

All other areas of Antler Hill Village are open and accessible to guests.

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